Milestone XProtect® Essential

Basic to small surveillance solution

XProtect Essential is video surveillance software for small businesses, such as shops and offices, which require basic surveillance capabilities.

Entry-level IP video management software

With support for up to 26 cameras, XProtect Essential is easy and affordable open platform video management software (VMS) for single-location businesses requiring basic surveillance. It is ideal for installations that primarily capture video recordings of incidents and reactively conduct investigations. A standard viewing interface, web-based interface and mobile application provide flexible access to live and recorded video for users of all skill levels. XProtect Essential is an entry-level product that allows users to effortlessly add cameras and quickly identify video sequences with easy-to-use search tools.

XProtect Essential Capabilities

Easy to setup and maintain

Automatic configuration wizard: A unique wizard sets up your system and removes time delays and challenges during initial XProtect VMS deployment

Automatic camera discovery: Automatically detects and configures new cameras that are added to an existing system, enabling users to quickly expand their installation

Software Upgrade Plan (SUP): A one-year SUP enables users to immediately gain access to new features in new software versions and easily upgrade to a more advanced XProtect solution if your needs change

Immediately identify problem areas

NEW – One-layer interactive map: Users can easily identify and navigate through different cameras and camera views

System alarms: Ensure system components are running properly with system alarms which alert when issues, such as malfunctioning cameras and storage servers, are detected

Remote response: Users can quickly address issues at all times with the ability to access video and respond to incidents from various locations using computers and mobile devices

Built-in motion detection: Cameras can record video when specific motions are detected, such as people entering the building at night

Evidence collection and export

Video archive: Hourly to daily archive available for playback ensures video evidence is stored and easily accessed during incident investigations

Smart Search: Efficiently locate video footage by searching for motion in one or more areas of video from a specific camera